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Subject: One question about ODST Vidmaster Achievements.
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I've been EXP banned for 2 weeks for achievement boosting, and that's got me on Bungies "Naughty List" (I can never win Recon)

But when ODST comes out, and I unlock 4 Vidmaster Achievements that come with it (I already have the 3 that are out now) will I still be able to unlock Recon armor?

By the way the achievements I boosted for were not the Vidmasters.

  • 07.02.2009 1:41 PM PDT
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IGNORE THE DAMN GAMERTAG! It's my brother's. Feel free to spam him with messages. >:)

I have no proof, but I don't think it's possible for you to get it. Sorry. (Not.)

  • 07.02.2009 1:42 PM PDT

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The AR is an awesome weapon, RESPECT IT AS SUCH!!!

i belive that you are now screwed

  • 07.02.2009 1:43 PM PDT

naughty naughty.

  • 07.02.2009 1:44 PM PDT

It depends if bungie finds out ur gamertag

  • 07.02.2009 1:46 PM PDT

Bungie has already stated that temporary bans are your punishment, and you WILL be able to obtain recon through the vidmaster achievements

  • 07.02.2009 2:01 PM PDT

Volenti Nil Difficile - To the Willing Nothing Is Difficult

Posted by: John500
It depends if bungie finds out ur gamertag


...? How do you think they were able to exp ban him? Anyway, that's a very good question. I can only speculate that you're screwed. However, things could have changed because before the only way of getting recon was to "wow" the people at bungie and now you can unlock it by doing the vidmasters. With the change Bungie could lift the recon ban on people when ODST comes out but nothing has been said yet. So for right now lets just assume you're screwed and wait until ODST comes out to see if they'll lift the ban

  • 07.02.2009 2:05 PM PDT

what is up people?

are you not good at halo 3 so you need help that makes you a NOOB

  • 07.02.2009 2:06 PM PDT

Posted by: Preliator
but nothing has been said yet. So for right now lets just assume you're screwed and wait until ODST comes out to see if they'll lift the ban


Most people have NO idea what they are talking about

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link =BWU052209

info near the bottom of the weekly update

But if you've been banned for EXP boosting, your penalty has already been delivered. If you lost your File Share privileges, the consequences of your actions have already been realized. You can still have Recon come Fall, as long as you complete all of the Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST achievements required, just like everyone else.

  • 07.02.2009 2:16 PM PDT

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Posted by: Preliator
Posted by: John500
It depends if bungie finds out ur gamertag


...? How do you think they were able to exp ban him? Anyway, that's a very good question. I can only speculate that you're screwed. However, things could have changed because before the only way of getting recon was to "wow" the people at bungie and now you can unlock it by doing the vidmasters. With the change Bungie could lift the recon ban on people when ODST comes out but nothing has been said yet. So for right now lets just assume you're screwed and wait until ODST comes out to see if they'll lift the ban


Yeah, I was thinking that. I got EXP banned for no reason actually but since I wasn't gonna be near my xbox for a while i shrugged it off and forgot about it... Bungie doesn't need to trigger your ability to have Recon if you do the vidmaster achievements. It will be triggered automatically. If Bungie DID have to flip the switch for every little person that completed the vidmaster set and had their account registered on here then there'd be a hell of a waiting list for people to get recon. September I think Bungie lifts the "NO RECON FO YOU!" ban on the EXP banned players, allowing even players who get the game early to get Recon. Honestly, I'd like it, i don't need it, it'd be cool to have, but I don't have to have it or my brain will explode. It's friggin virtual armor, not ten million dollars in gold bricks. With Reach I becha they'll do the exact same thing and Halo 3 won't be touched for another millenia...

  • 07.02.2009 2:42 PM PDT
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Posted by: FousuS10
I've been EXP banned for 2 weeks for achievement boosting, and that's got me on Bungies "Naughty List" (I can never win Recon)

But when ODST comes out, and I unlock 4 Vidmaster Achievements that come with it (I already have the 3 that are out now) will I still be able to unlock Recon armor?

By the way the achievements I boosted for were not the Vidmasters.


Lucky for you and me, EXP bans don't place us on the list. Modding to unlock unavailable achievements does.

[Edited on 07.02.2009 3:34 PM PDT]

  • 07.02.2009 3:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: ooIM UR DADDYoo
Posted by: Preliator
but nothing has been said yet. So for right now lets just assume you're screwed and wait until ODST comes out to see if they'll lift the ban


Most people have NO idea what they are talking about

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link =BWU052209

info near the bottom of the weekly update

But if you've been banned for EXP boosting, your penalty has already been delivered. If you lost your File Share privileges, the consequences of your actions have already been realized. You can still have Recon come Fall, as long as you complete all of the Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST achievements required, just like everyone else.


And he beat me to it, thanks for the link :)

  • 07.02.2009 3:34 PM PDT
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Thanks ooIM UR DADDYoo, you've been really helpful unlike some of the rather ignorant people here...

  • 07.02.2009 9:04 PM PDT

You can still get if your exp banned before.

Here is proof.

  • 07.02.2009 9:09 PM PDT
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NO GROUP INVITES

they already banned him and you were stupid and now you pay

  • 07.02.2009 9:10 PM PDT

Disregard Females, acquire currency.

theres 3 more vid masters with halo 3: odst so if you get those 3 possibly but if not then hahahaha that sucks maybe you shouldnt cheat to get achievments

  • 07.02.2009 9:11 PM PDT

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Once ODST comes out EVERYONE can get Recon, no matter what, even if you were exp banned. I know Bungie has confirmed this on a blog, just don't know which one.

  • 07.02.2009 9:56 PM PDT

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That is what you get for boostin you evil naughty man.

  • 07.02.2009 10:16 PM PDT
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one word-FAIL

  • 07.02.2009 10:22 PM PDT

The sniper if my brother the bullet is my soul killing is my destiny and you will die before you fall to me

good luck with ur recon then m8

  • 07.02.2009 10:58 PM PDT

Posted by: FousuS10
I've been EXP banned for 2 weeks for achievement boosting, and that's got me on Bungies "Naughty List" (I can never win Recon)

But when ODST comes out, and I unlock 4 Vidmaster Achievements that come with it (I already have the 3 that are out now) will I still be able to unlock Recon armor?

By the way the achievements I boosted for were not the Vidmasters.


There are 4 Vidmaster Achievements on Halo 3, and only 3 on ODST. Just thought you should know.

  • 07.02.2009 10:59 PM PDT
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Posted by: ooIM UR DADDYoo
Bungie has already stated that temporary bans are your punishment, and you WILL be able to obtain recon through the vidmaster achievements


Thanks, you said it for me

  • 07.02.2009 11:01 PM PDT

An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.
- Jef Mallett

Wow, the trolls roam thick in this neck of the forums.

Anyways, I think the others above are right, if you are temporarily banned for exp boosting (shame on you anyway!) or modded file share content, you are still eligible to get Recon. What differentiates from the others though, is that if you were placed on the no Recon list because of Recon related incidences, you won't get it. This is what I have heard. And honestly, I hope it stays that way. Those who nag and harass others shouldn't get what they annoy to achieve.

  • 07.02.2009 11:08 PM PDT

The only people perma-banned from Recon are the people who modded their achievements to give themselves achievements that weren't possible yet.


(hope that made sense)

  • 07.02.2009 11:09 PM PDT

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